This series provides lessons with a focus on fingerpicking, soloing, and strumming that will help you in real-life experiences, such as jamming with other musicians.
“April Smiles” – EP018
Usher in spring by learning to play this beautiful song twice! Once as a solo chord melody and again as a duet.
“Parrothead Blues” – EP017
Learn to play 2 blues solos over a Jimmy Buffet inspired backing track.
5 Strum Patterns: 5 Levels – EP014
In this ukulele lesson, you’ll learn five strum patterns that progressively increase in difficulty.
“Soaring Leads” – EP013
In this lesson, you’ll learn 2 melodic solos set to an anthemic backing track consisting of drums, keys and bass.
3 Levels of Walking Bass Lines for Blues Ukulele – EP012
In this lesson, you’ll learn three walking bass lines for blues ukulele. Each bass line is leveled by difficulty: Beginner, intermediate, and advanced.
Reggae Rhythm & Riff – EP011
In this lesson, you’ll learn the strum pattern that defines Reggae rhythm, as well as, a riff that’s a lot of fun to play! But the best part is, you’ll put it all together to jam alongside a full band backing track (Drums & U-Bass).
Spice Up Your Rhythm Playing – EP010
In this lesson, you’ll learn 8 ways to vary your rhythm playing. The big takeaway here is that these concepts can be applied to any song, helping you to expand your rhythmic playing vocabulary.
Bossa Nova – EP008 (U-Bass Lesson)
In this U-Bass lesson, you will learn a melodic bass line that highlights the chord changes and rhythmic feel of a Bossa Nova piece.
“Paint It Blacker” – EP007
In our first lesson featuring U-Bass and Drums, you will learn a song in the style of The Rolling Stones.
2 Scales for Soloing: Minor and Major Pentatonic – EP006
In this lesson, you will learn 2 approaches for scale based soloing. Approach 1 uses a Minor Pentatonic scale to create a sadder tonal quality, while approach 2 uses a Major Pentatonic scale to create a happier tonal quality.
2 Chord Jam – EP004
Learn how to make your rhythm playing more interesting by adding a backbeat, fill licks, and melody to a 2 chord progression.
Harmonizing C Major – EP002
Learn how to play higher voiced chord harmonies and a solo over one of the most popular chord progressions in C Major.
Solo in G Major Over Fast and Slow Rhythm – EP001
Learn a solo in G major that works over fast and slow chord progressions.